Freddie Shires Archives: 06/2014

Sunderland’s Jozy Altidore being ruled out of the USA’s clash with Portugal is like their rivals losing Cristiano Ronaldo, says teammate Chris Wondolowski. With a…

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar insists that Spain’s Iker Casillas needs to be respected despite a torrid World Cup campaign. Brazil’s Julio Cesar has moved to…

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says that his France side are completely focused on 2014, with the failures of the previous World Cup behind them.…

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has warned of complacency ahead of Germany’s World Cup clash with Ghana on Saturday, as he looks to earn his 100th…

Brazil are simply expecting too much of Neymar at the World Cup, according to football legend Pele. Brazil legend Pele says there is currently too…

Lionel Messi does not need to win the World Cup to be an all-time great, according to former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Sebastian…

Jermaine Jones believes the unity in the USA squad is what will see them overcome Portugal in Sunday’s pivotal World Cup clash. USA midfielder Jermaine…

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has downplayed the hype surrounding Thomas Muller, following his hat-trick for Germany in their 4-0 World Cup win over Portugal. Chelsea…

England captain Steven Gerarrd says Liverpool teammate Luis Suarez is ‘a genius’, ahead of his side’s decisive World Cup clash against Uruguay. England captain Steven…

Ex-Everton star Tim Cahill insists he has no regrets after a booking in Australia’s 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands means he will miss their final…